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Chapter 10: the Alamo and Goliad The Alamo and Goliad Why It Matters The Texans’ courageous defense of the Alamo cost Santa Anna high casualties and upset his plans. The Texas forces used the opportunity to enlist volunteers and gather supplies. The loss of friends and relatives at the Alamo and Goliad filled the Texans with determination. The Impact Today The site of the Alamo is now a shrine in honor of the defenders. People from all over the world visit the site to honor the memory of those who fought and died for the cause of Texan independence. The Alamo has become a symbol of courage in the face of overwhelming difficulties. 1836 # February 23, Santa Anna bombarded the Alamo # March 6, the Alamo fell March 20, Fannin’s army surrendered to General Urrea March 27, 350 Texas troops executed at Goliad 1835 1836 1835 1836 • Halley’s Comet reappeared • Betsy Ross—at one time • Hans Christian Andersen published given credit by some first of 168 stories for making the first American flag—died 222 CHAPTER 10 The Alamo and Goliad Compare-Contrast Study Foldable Make this foldable to help you compare and contrast the Alamo and Goliad—two important turning points in Texas independence. Step 1 Fold a sheet of paper in half from side to side. Fold it so the left edge lays about 1 2 inch from the right edge. Step 2 Turn the paper and fold it into thirds. Step 3 Unfold and cut the top layer only along both folds. This will make three tabs. Step 4 Label as shown. South San Antonio and Both Texas and the Alamo Goliad Remember the Alamo by F.C. Yohn. The Battle of the Alamo has been Reading and Writing As you read the chapter, write what you learn about the Battle of the a popular theme with painters. Alamo and massacre at Goliad. Write key facts under the appropriate tabs of your foldable. TEXAS HISTORY 1837 1838 Chapter Overview Visit the texans.glencoe.com Web site and click on Chapter 10—Chapter 1837 1837 1838 Overviews to preview • Revolts took place • Gag Rule prohibited • John Deere chapter information in upper and discussion of abolitionist developed first lower Canada petitions in Congress steel plow over constitution • First Canadian railroad opened CHAPTER 10 The Alamo and Goliad 223 A Clash of Armies Guide to Reading Main Idea Reading Strategy Read to Learn The Texas army scattered and divided Organizing Information Complete a • what strengths and weaknesses as Santa Anna moved into Texas in chart like the one shown here by fill- existed in the Texas army. early 1836. ing in the information about volun- • which individuals played key roles in teers in the Texas army. defending the Alamo. Key Term recruit Reasons for Section Theme Volunteering Geography and History Some Occupations Texans began to gather at the Alamo Nationalities to face Santa Anna’s army. Preview of Events ✦1836 ✦1837 January 17 February 3 February 8 Houston sends Bowie William Travis joins David Crockett arrives at to the Alamo the Alamo volunteers the Alamo Andrew Boyle, an Irish immigrant, volunteered for service at Goliad. “Colonels Bowie and Crockett, then in command of the Alamo, sent a courier to Colonel Fannin . asking for reinforcements. A hundred men were at once detailed, and had crossed the San Antonio River, . when they were recalled on account of a report of the advance of the Mexican army under General Urrea, toward San Patricio.” Volunteer Texan soldier —I Survived the Goliad Massacre, by Andrew A. Boyle A Missed Opportunity When General Cós surrendered San Antonio to the Texans in December 1835, Santa Anna was furious. Santa Anna was determined to punish the Anglo rebels in Texas and those Tejanos who had defied 224 CHAPTER 10 The Alamo and Goliad his government. Because authority. Some volunteers were used to electing Texas of the distance between San Antonio their own commanding officers. In addition, the Texas and Mexico City, provisional government headed by Governor however, it would be s Smith gave the same special assignment to sev- e l i MEXICO m some time before Santa 0 eral commanders. As an example, three men— 0 Anna would be able to 8 Colonel Frank W. Johnson, Dr. James Grant, get to Texas. The Texans Mexico City and Colonel James W. Fannin—were authorized did not use the time to attack the Mexican city of Matamoros, near the wisely, however. During the first two months of mouth of the Rio Grande. 1836, Texas drifted without strong leadership The Texan forces remained scattered. About toward an extremely critical period. Instead of 100 men were still in San Antonio under the organizing and training, most of the volunteer command of Colonel James C. Neill. Johnson soldiers who had captured San Antonio and Grant each had 50 men near San Patricio. returned home. The Texas army became smaller Fannin had 400 men at Goliad. Another force and smaller. was slowly being assembled at Gonzales. Little Most of those who remained in the army were communication or coordination existed among new arrivals from the United States. They came these scattered units. to Texas for a variety of reasons. Some arrived to obtain the land promised by the Texas gov- ernment. Some came because of their strong belief in liberty. Others were drawn by the spirit of adventure. Some of the volunteers, such as former U.S. Congressman David Crockett of Tennessee, were already well-known public figures. Many others who joined the struggle were unknown farmers, hunters, and clerks who were part of the westward movement. They represented var- ious nations, including England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. Texas Forces Are Divided The Texan forces were badly divided at the end of 1835. No single leader was in control. General Sam Houston, who was made commander of the regular Texas army and the volunteers, at- tempted to bring the various military units together but met with little success. Many volun- teers refused to recognize General Houston’s History David Crockett became famous for a saying that he adopted and made popular: “Be always sure you’re right—then go a-head!” How did Crockett follow his own advice? Do you agree with this saying? CHAPTER 10 The Alamo and Goliad 225 James Fannin 1804–1836 James Walker Fannin charge of 400 troops at by Mexican forces at the arrived in Texas in 1834 Goliad. Used to the disci- Battle of Coleto. He and and very soon became pline of a regular army, he his men surrendered and involved with the Texas disliked leading volunteers were imprisoned inside the cause for independence. He and was seen as arrogant presidio at Goliad. participated in the Battle of by many of his men. On March 27, 1836, by Gonzales and, along with General Houston ordered order of Santa Anna, he and Jim Bowie, led Texas forces Fannin to retreat to Victoria, his men were put to death. in the Battle of Concepción. but Fannin delayed and “Remember Goliad” became In 1836 he was put in found himself surrounded a Texas battle cry. Santa Anna Moves North Francia (near modern-day Eagle Pass) and headed toward San Antonio. The other column, While the Texans remained scattered and commanded by General José Urrea (oo•REE•ah), divided, General Santa Anna moved his army of crossed the Rio Grande at Matamoros and moved some 6,000 soldiers northward. Part of the along the Gulf Coast toward Goliad. Mexican army had been recruited, or enlisted, quickly. Most of the new troops were untrained Identifying What were three major and undisciplined. Many of them were poorly reasons Texas troops were not well prepared for Santa Anna? clothed and fed. Many had to fight with old muskets and poor equipment and were forced to fight against their will. Most Texans expected that Santa Anna would Texans Occupy the Alamo wait until the spring of 1836 to move northward Meanwhile, the Texan troops at San Antonio so there would be grass for his horses and mules. occupied the abandoned Mission San Antonio Santa Anna, however, raised an army and de Valero. Built in 1718, the old mission had marched it several hundred miles in the winter. once housed a Spanish colonial company from He received information about the movement of Alamo de Parras in Mexico. As a result, most the Texan troops from some of the Mexican people referred to the building as the Alamo. ranchers in South Texas. He hoped to surprise the Colonel Neill had 104 soldiers in the Alamo. TEXAS Texans and end the In January, he complained to the General HISTORY rebellion against his Council that he needed guns and troops. On authority. As Santa January 17, 1836, General Houston ordered Student Web Anna marched north- Colonel James Bowie and about 25 Texans in Activity Visit the ward, he divided his Goliad to go to the Alamo. Bowie was to inspect texans.glencoe.com Web 6,000 troops into two the situation there and decide whether or not to site and click on main columns. Under abandon the post. Chapter 10—Student his personal com- Bowie was already a well-known figure in the Web Activity to learn mand, the larger col- Southwest. He had gained a reputation as a for- more about the defenders of the Alamo. umn crossed the Rio midable fighter after winning a struggle using an Grande at Paso de “overly-large” knife. The blade was actually the 226 CHAPTER 10 The Alamo and Goliad creation of his brother, but it was made famous David Crockett and 12 more volunteers arrived.
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